Basic Spectrometry Software

Basic acquisition and spectrum analysis software for BrightSpec MCAs

Application for connecting to BrightSpec’s multichannel analysers and acquiring data in PHA or MCS mode. It provides basic spectrum processing and analysis, including peak search, energy calibration, ROI analysis and nuclide libraries.

Primary function
Data acquisition (PHA and MCS) and basic spectrum analysis for BrightSpec MCAs1
Functions
Peak search and energy calibration, ROI-based analysis, nuclide libraries, reports and saving in ASCII format1
Availability
Free download; supplied with BrightSpec MCAs2

Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-17

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Overview

Key features

  • Controls the MCA and sets up the acquisition
  • Reports and export of spectra in ASCII format
  • Can launch an external application for further analysis

Specifications

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

Primary functionData acquisition (PHA and MCS) and basic spectrum analysis for BrightSpec MCAs1
FunctionsPeak search and energy calibration, ROI-based analysis, nuclide libraries, reports and saving in ASCII format1
AvailabilityFree download; supplied with BrightSpec MCAs2

The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.

Sources

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

  1. 1
    Publisher: BrightSpecProduct page Product page; Product page – Main features Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: BrightSpecDatasheet bMCA-USB specifications p. 2, Other Checked 2026-10-16
bMCA-USB
BrightSpec

bMCA-USB

Compact digital MCA built into the tube socket, for scintillation detectors

Spectrum channels
256, 512, 1,024, 2,048 or 4,096 (PHA and MCS)
Weight
Approx. 92 g
10 referenced values
bMCA-Ethernet
BrightSpec

bMCA-Ethernet

bMCA with Ethernet and PoE instead of USB, for remote installation

Spectrum channels
Up to 4,096
Weight
Approx. 120 g
9 referenced values
bGamma
BrightSpec

bGamma

Software for gamma-ray spectrum analysis, nuclide identification and quantification

Primary function
Gamma-ray spectrum analysis with radionuclide identification and quantification, independent of detector type, geometry and sample
Functions
Controls data acquisition; automatic peak search; energy, shape and efficiency calibration; fitting methods including Bayesian fitting
Nuclide library
The entire radionuclide decay emission database
6 referenced values
bAxil
BrightSpec

bAxil

Software for X-ray spectrum analysis and quantitative elemental analysis (EDXRF)

Primary function
Analysis of energy-dispersive X-ray spectra with quantitative elemental analysis, independent of excitation and detection technology
Functions
Gaussian and Voigt peak shapes with tail and step components; quantification by linear regression against standards or the fundamental parameter method (standard-based or standard-less)
File formats
Own XML files (*.axml); imports other formats, e.g. *.spe
5 referenced values
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